This is a compelling story that lingers after the first reading. The protagonist, Cheveyo, is so sympathetic that I find myself agreeing with his choices, however politically incorrect. Use of the present tense brings the setting closer, and I feel that I am reading a report from a distant friend. Although the title implies that Cheveyo’s choice costs too much, I expect he will succeed in his ambition. I look forward to reading more from Mr. Jagielski.QW

Remember: when people tell you something’s wrong or doesn’t work for them, they are almost always right. When they tell you exactly what they think is wrong and how to fix it, they are almost always wrong. – Neil Gaiman